My sister sent a text to my mom, older sister and I today. She found this story “to show dad. It reminded me of taking bites out of his sandwiches when I’d make them, the year the girls were in Europe.” She went on to explain that when I was in the Netherlands and my … Continue reading Take a Bite
Month: November 2021
Create on Repeat
“Can you do one of a raccoon?” My younger boys says to me when I tell him one ran in front of me while droving home from dropping the older boy at his hockey practice. Challenge accepted. And I very much like how this creature turned out. Create, create, create. It feels like my time … Continue reading Create on Repeat
Immersion
“What language is that?” I was asked as she stated at my phone, realizing the settings are not the normal words one would expect when looking at the screen. “It’s Dutch.” I replied and explained that I was an exchange student in the Netherlands for a year and wanted to keep some connection and immersion … Continue reading Immersion
Layer
“Focus on your inner light. Bring it into the room.” A note I typed into my phone, as well as, “consciousness sees before your eyes see, not the other way around.” I had some time the other evening, which I used to watch a documentary. I don’t often choose to watch movies or shows in … Continue reading Layer
Leaf and Nickel
“Look at me.” It was quiet, soft and just the most subtle command. A firm statement. Don’t think, don’t question it, just listen. As I stepped, I looked down and back. The leaf was just lying there, but because I looked down at it, I saw the nickel. I would not have seen the nickel … Continue reading Leaf and Nickel